We are excited to announce the below items for the Celebrate Hope Ball Live Auction which will be held during the evening festivities on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at the Wilmington Convention Center with Auctioneer, Jack Bell from Kinston, NC presiding. An incredible silent auction will open at 6:00 pm with over 90 items for your bid. Please come join us for some unique and beautiful selections with proceeds to benefit Hope Abounds. Hope Abounds strives to provide support & education, advocacy & navigation as well as financial assistance when needed for women, children, teens and their families diagnosed with cancer. Your support of Hope will go a long way to help others.

Thank you to our live auction contributors, Marine Max, Veggie Wagon, Johnson Lexus of Durham, Perry’s Emporium, Reeds Jewelers and Forged Concepts for their generous donations to our live auction.

Thank you to all of the various individuals and businesses for their generous donations to our silent auction.

Get ready to step aboard a luxurious MarineMax Wrightsville Beach yacht for an exclusive 2-hour captained cocktail cruise with up to seven of your closest friends and family. Cruise down the intercostal while sipping wine or enjoying a cold beer (value $2,000). Donated by MarineMax, Wrightsville Beach (910-256-8100)

Complimentary Lexus for the Evening. One night’s stay at 21c Museum Hotel or The Durham Hotel. VIP parking pass. $150 gift certificate to restaurant of choice. Two President’s Club tickets to one show listed. Full Vehicle Detail (value $1,200). Donated by Johnson Lexus of Durham (919-888-4876)

Veggie Wagon Family Style Dinner Prepared in the comfort of your own home. Custom crafted Italian dinner for 12. Appetizers, salad, entrée, dessert and coffee. Fresh made cheese and local produce. A Sommelier will provide wine paring for each course. Host will supply the dinner dishes and utensils (value $1,020).Donated by Veggie Wagon (910-805-3014)

Women of Hope and A Kids Hope are both programs of Hope Abounds, Inc. that has dedicated itself to enhancing the life of a female, child or teen cancer patient and their families. Hope Abounds does this by providing support services, supporting educational opportunities, patient advocacy and financial assistance. These services are designed to help with the emotional, physical, and spiritual needs of all that have been touched by cancer. By providing free of charge opportunities one can join with others to share their experiences, strengths and most importantly, their hope!